Kingston KC600 512GB SATA III mSATA
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Kingston KC600 512GB SATA III mSATA
Users are generally satisfied with this drive, praising its speed and value for money. One reviewer noted that while it works well, the speed is limited by USB 2.0 enclosures, but with USB 3.0 it performs much better. Another used it successfully as a ZIL/SLOG drive in a large RAID array, highlighting its compact size and performance.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Compact size
- Works well as ZIL/SLOG drive
Cons
- Speed limited by USB 2.0
- Not compatible with Surface Pro 7
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro is generally praised for its blazing-fast speeds, especially in data transfers and large file loads, with several users noting it's noticeably faster than the 990 Pro. However, one verified buyer experienced a complete drive failure within two weeks, which is a significant concern. Most reviewers recommend it for high-end builds, but advise getting the heatsink version or a good aftermarket cooler.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Noticeably faster than 990 Pro
- Great for data transfers
- Quality product
- Recommended for high-end builds
Cons
- Potential drive failure within weeks
- Requires heatsink for optimal performance
- Speed difference not noticeable in daily tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston KC600 | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | mSATA | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | SM2259 | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston KC600 512GB SATA III mSATA
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average speed (34th percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Kingston KC600 512GB SATA III mSATA offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
